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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Ricoh CX3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX3

 JZ500 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX3 JZ500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX3

 JZ500 CX3 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX3
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