FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX2
JZ500 | CX2 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm JZ500
CX2 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX2
JZ500 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |