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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-H30 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-H30

 CX4 EX-H30 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-H30 CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh CX4
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