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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 6 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JV150 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm JV150

 CX2 Fujifilm JV150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JV150 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 features outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the CX2.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and CX2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to deliver more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $341