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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Launched November 2011
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S8600 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2014November 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S8600

 CX6 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S8600 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the CX6.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and CX6 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and CX6.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
63
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (410 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $595