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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 3 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S8600 CX4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm S8600

 CX4 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S8600 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the CX4.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and CX4 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and CX4.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
63
good battery (410 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (410 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 life 410 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $211