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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 15 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm JX550 G700SE 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2010More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Fujifilm JX550

 G700SE Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm JX550 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions 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 G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the G700SE.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and G700SE.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
34
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G700SE
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $0