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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 19 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX550 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm JX550

 CX3 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX550 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the CX3.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $329