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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 19 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX500 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm JX500

 CX3 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX500 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the CX3.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and CX3.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $90 $329