Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the CX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX3 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.