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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched November 2013
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-10 grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-10 CX5 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-10

 CX5 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-10 CX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 vs the CX5.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and CX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and CX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-10 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (384g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery power (455 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-10Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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 speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $456 $399