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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 19 months prior to the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-FC100 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX4 EX-FC100 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-FC100 CX4 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers 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) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the CX4.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and CX4.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh CX4 to resolve more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $211