Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-H30 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-H30
CX2 | EX-H30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX2
EX-H30 | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |