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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 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 CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 7 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-H30 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-H30

 CX3 EX-H30 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-H30 CX3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the CX3.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID NP-130 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $329