Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 14 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and CX6 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.