Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was launched 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 vs the CX2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and CX2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-100 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.