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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 14 months after the CX6 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S8500 CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S8500

 CX6 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S8500 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has outer 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) 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the CX6.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and CX6 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and CX6.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $595