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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-10 CX1 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-10

 CX1 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-10 CX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
67
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (384 grams)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery (455 per charge)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (384 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (384g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $456 $299