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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was introduced 15 months after the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S4800 CX6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S4800

 CX6 Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S4800 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the CX6.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and CX6 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and CX6.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $595