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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm JX550 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm JX550

 G900 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm JX550 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior 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 G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the G900.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and G900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Ricoh G900
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G900 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (113g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $752