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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 13 months earlier than the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ500 scores vs the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX5

 JZ500 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX5 JZ500 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX5

 JZ500 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the CX5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and CX5.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh CX5
Other name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $399