Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The EX-100 was released 2 years after the CX6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-100 scores versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh CX6
EX-100 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-100
CX6 | EX-100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX6
EX-100 | CX6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features outside measurements 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 and the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and CX6 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and CX6.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $572 | $595 |