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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm T500 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm T500

 CX4 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm T500 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the CX4.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $211