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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 2 months before the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 scores versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX4

 JZ500 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX4 JZ500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX4

 JZ500 CX4 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 compared to the CX4.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh CX4
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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) 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $211