Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was introduced 7 months before the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-FC100 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FC100
CX2 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX2
EX-FC100 | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and CX2.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-20 |
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 | 9MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 model | NP-40 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $341 |