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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 2 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm JX500 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm JX500

 CX6 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm JX500 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the CX6.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and CX6.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-11-15
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 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $595