FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX1
JZ500 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
CX1 | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX1
JZ500 | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $230 | $299 |