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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was brought out 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-10 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-10 CX2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-10

 CX2 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-10 CX2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the CX2.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and CX2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and CX2.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Casio EX-10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
42
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
65
good battery life (455 per charge)
has touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (384g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-14 2009-08-20
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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 455 shots -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $456 $341