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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D30 scores versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Ricoh CX5

 D30 CX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon D30

 CX5 D30 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX5

 D30 CX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon D30 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D30 vs the CX5.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and CX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon D30 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot D30Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Ricoh CX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $399