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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades versus the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh G900

 JZ500 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G900 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G900

 JZ500 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 vs the G900.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and G900.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh G900
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh G900
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $752