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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was launched within a month of the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-FC100 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX1 EX-FC100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-FC100 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-40 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $299