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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 14 months later than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm T500 CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm T500

 CX6 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm T500 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the CX6.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and CX6.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $595