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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 7 months prior to the PX which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-H30 PX 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-H30

 PX EX-H30 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh PX

 EX-H30 PX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the PX.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and PX.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Ricoh PX
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $329