Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX6

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 14 months after the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the CX6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX6 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX6.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.