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Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm JZ500

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Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh G900, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas FujiFilm JZ500, which was introduced in June 2010 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, JZ500 is 8 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-06-16
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • 28-280 mm F3.3-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 168g. 97 x 57 x 29 mm
  • Also known as FinePix JZ505

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1400s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.6m 2.9m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 over Ricoh G900
Weight
168 g vs 247 g 79 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
280mm vs 140mm 140 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.39µm2 44% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). FujiFilm JZ500 has external dimensions of 97 x 57 x 29 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 1.14″) and weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500. FujiFilm JZ500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500.

Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm JZ500 is significantly lighter (79g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm JZ500's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, FujiFilm JZ500 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 6MP more than FujiFilm JZ500's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and JZ500 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 Cameras


Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since FujiFilm JZ500 has 44% larger pixel area (2.01µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh G900, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas FujiFilm JZ500 features a 28-280 mm F3.3-5.6 10× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, FujiFilm JZ500 is faster than Ricoh G900 at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm JZ500 has 140mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh G900. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh G900 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
JZ500
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

FujiFilm JZ500 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

FujiFilm JZ500 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

FujiFilm JZ500 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
280 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Focus Points
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

FujiFilm JZ500 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
168g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

FujiFilm JZ500 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh G900 vs FujiFilm JZ500: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and FujiFilm JZ500 scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1226 in all Cameras
FujiFilm JZ500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #375 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1051 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm JZ500 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh G900.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Brand Ricoh FujiFilm
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-06-16
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 3200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-280 mm (10×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.3-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.60 m
External Flash
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 168g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 97 x 57 x 29mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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