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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 17 months later than the CX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX1

 JZ500 CX1 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX1 JZ500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX1

 JZ500 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the CX1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and CX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer JZ500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
67
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh CX1
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-19
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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount 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 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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