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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 5 months later than the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the JX300 grades against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh CX4

 JX300 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm JX300

 CX4 JX300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX4

 JX300 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the CX4.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and CX4.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh CX4
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 life 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $211