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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 17 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm JX500 CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm JX500

 CX4 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm JX500 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the CX4.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and CX4.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
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
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $90 $211