Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 18 months after the CX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior measurements 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 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 T500 and Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and CX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.