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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 9 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-FC150 scores against the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-FC150 CX1 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-FC150

 CX1 EX-FC150 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-FC150 CX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 and the CX1.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and CX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-FC150 to offer greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer EX-FC150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
30
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $299