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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 6 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX500 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 CX5 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX500 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outer 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 CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the CX5.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and CX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
31
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $399