Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX6

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 17 months after the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside measurements 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 measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and CX6 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and CX6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.