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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 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-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was released 3 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-FC150 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FC150

 CX2 EX-FC150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-FC150 CX2 
LaunchedNovember 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 provides exterior dimensions 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 CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the CX2.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and CX2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-FC150 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
30
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-16 2009-08-20
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $341