FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced within a month of the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 scores against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX3
JZ500 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm JZ500
CX3 | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX3
JZ500 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior 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 CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 vs the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and CX3.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Ricoh CX3 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | DB-100 |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $329 |