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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 5 months later than the PX which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm JX550 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Fujifilm JX550

 PX Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh PX

 Fujifilm JX550 PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the PX.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and PX.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Ricoh PX Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh PX
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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 One One
Pricing at launch $200 $329