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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-FC100 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX2 EX-FC100 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-FC100 CX2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX2
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