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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm JX370 CX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 CX1 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm JX370 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the CX1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and CX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX370 to offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (124g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2009-02-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $299