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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D30 matches up vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh CX3

 D30 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon D30

 CX3 D30 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX3

 D30 CX3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the CX3.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon D30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern D30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
33
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
60
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Ricoh CX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $329