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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP30 CX2 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm XP30

 CX2 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP30 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the CX2.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and CX2.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to produce greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (185g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh CX2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $341