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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 17 months before the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ500 scores versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh CX6

 JZ500 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 CX6 JZ500 
RevealedNovember 2011June 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX6

 JZ500 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 versus the CX6.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and CX6.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography details
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh CX6
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-11-15
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $595