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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and CX1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 5 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm X30 CX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm X30

 CX1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm X30 CX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the CX1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and CX1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and CX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will show more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
62
great battery (470 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (423g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X30 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 life 470 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $299