Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX4

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and CX4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 16 months later than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 has outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the CX4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX4 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX4.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.