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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 17 months later than the CX2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-H30 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-H30

 CX2 EX-H30 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-H30 CX2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the CX2.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $341