Clicky

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was released 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm Z37 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm Z37

 CX6 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2009More modern by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm Z37 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the CX6.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and CX6.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $595