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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 CX2 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the CX2.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical 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 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $341