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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 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 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-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 9 months earlier than the CX4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC150 scores against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-FC150 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-FC150

 CX4 EX-FC150 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-FC150 CX4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC150 versus the CX4.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
30
max fps high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-16 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $211