Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was revealed 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-10 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 against the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and CX1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will deliver more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.