Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-100 scores versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 vs the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and CX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and CX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.