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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and CX5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 6 months later than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm HS30EXR CX5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 CX5 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm HS30EXR CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the CX5.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $399