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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was revealed 6 years prior to the GR II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 grades versus the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh GR II

 JZ500 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the FujiFilm JZ500

 GR II JZ500 
LaunchedJune 2015June 2010Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GR II

 JZ500 GR II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the GR II.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and GR II is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GR II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (251g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR II Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (251g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR II Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
32
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GR II
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh GR II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh GR II
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2015-06-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR Engine V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $599