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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JX550 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm JX550

 CX2 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JX550 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external dimensions 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 CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the CX2.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and CX2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-08-20
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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $341