Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm XP30 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm XP30
CX2 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm XP30 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |