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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed around the same time to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm JX500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 Fujifilm JX500 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside 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 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $871