Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and CX4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 17 months after the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
CX4 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the CX4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX4 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX4.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-W126 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $430 | $211 |