Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm JZ100 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm JZ100
| CX2 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm JZ100 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Ricoh 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 |