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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm JX550 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 CX1 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm JX550 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys 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) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the CX1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and CX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $299