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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled within a month of the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z30 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 CX1 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z30 CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 features physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the CX1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and CX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm Z30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $299