Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and CX6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 18 months later than the CX6 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions 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 X20 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and CX6 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and CX6.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 should have an edge in sensor technology.