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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm HS30EXR CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 CX2 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm HS30EXR CX2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the CX2.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX2 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX2.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS30EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
51
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (687g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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-W126 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $430 $341