Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm SL1000 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm SL1000
CX4 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm SL1000 | CX4 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX4.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 659g (1.45 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $211 |