Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm JX500 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm JX500
CX3 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm JX500 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |