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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm Z30 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm Z30

 CX6 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2009More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm Z30 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the CX6.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and CX6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $595