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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched November 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was launched 14 months after the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm T550 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm T550

 CX6 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm T550 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the CX6.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and CX6.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography info
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (201g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $595