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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 3 years before the CX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-FC100 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX5 EX-FC100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-FC100 CX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the CX5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and CX5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh CX5 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - 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 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $399