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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 17 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX350 grades versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Ricoh CX2

 JX350 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm JX350

 CX2 JX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh CX2

 JX350 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JX350 against the CX2.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and CX2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JX350 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger JX350 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average (185g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Ricoh CX2
Also called as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $341