Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh CX4

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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

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.