Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(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 August 2010
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-100 was manufactured 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 scores vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-100 | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-100
CX4 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX4
EX-100 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 versus the CX4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 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 | 390 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $572 | $211 |