Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Released August 2010
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Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm XP30 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm XP30
| CX4 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm XP30 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the CX4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and CX4.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 9cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-45A | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $240 | $211 |