Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh CX6

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and CX6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 2 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX6 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and CX6.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.