Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and CX5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 3 years after the CX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and CX5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and CX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.