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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 2 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm SL300 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm SL300

 CX6 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm SL300 CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the CX6.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and CX6.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $595