Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was released 5 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-H30 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-H30
CX4 | EX-H30 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX4
EX-H30 | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 against the CX4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $709 | $211 |