Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Ricoh CX6
Fujifilm S4800 | CX6 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S4800
CX6 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX6
Fujifilm S4800 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |