Fujifilm XP60 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and CX4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.