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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 14 months earlier than the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 matches up against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh PX

 JZ500 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the FujiFilm JZ500

 PX JZ500 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh PX

 JZ500 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with exterior 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 PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 versus the PX.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and PX.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Ricoh PX
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Ricoh PX Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh PX
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh PX
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 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 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Launch pricing $230 $329