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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 6 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX550 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm JX550

 CX5 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JX550 CX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the CX5.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal 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 size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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-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 Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $399