Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and CX6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 11 months later than the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and CX6.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.