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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and CX6 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced around the same time to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm X-S1 CX6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 CX6 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm X-S1 CX6 
ReleasedNovember 2011November 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the CX6.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX6 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX6.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (920g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
43
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
43
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (920g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (920 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm X-S1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $595