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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was introduced 19 months earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 JZ500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 JZ500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera and 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 have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $871