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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 12 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh CX1

 JZ300 CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 CX1 JZ300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh CX1

 JZ300 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 vs the CX1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and CX1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern JZ300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh CX1
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 model NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $299