Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX2

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T500 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the CX2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and CX2.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to render greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.