Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh CX4

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and CX4.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.