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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 10 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX2

 JZ500 CX2 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX2 JZ500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX2

 JZ500 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 vs the CX2.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and CX2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh CX2
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $341