Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5
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![Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30.jpg)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Launched August 2011
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is 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
- Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out very close to the CX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm XP30 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm XP30
CX5 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm XP30 | CX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the CX5.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Ricoh-CX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and CX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP30-vs-Ricoh-CX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $399 |