Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 3 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.