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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-FC100 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX6 EX-FC100 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-FC100 CX6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 and the CX6.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and CX6.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh CX6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $595