Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh PX

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and PX (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 3 years later than the PX and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 features outside 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) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and PX is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and PX.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh PX will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.