Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
CX5 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm HS30EXR | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |