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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced at a similar time to the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX370 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm JX370

 CX5 Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX370 CX5 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the CX5.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX370 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (124g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $159 $399