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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was released 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-10 scores versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-10 CX4 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2010More modern by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-10

 CX4 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-10 CX4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 versus the CX4.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and CX4.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery (455 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
65
good battery (455 per charge)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-14 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $456 $211