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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-100 CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-100

 CX4 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-100 CX4 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh CX4
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