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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 6 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 CX5 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the CX5.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX5.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $190 $399