Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
CX2 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |