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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 16 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z30 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 CX3 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z30 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got exterior dimensions 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 CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the CX3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and CX3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 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 model NP-45 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $329