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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed November 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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was introduced 20 months prior to the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up vs the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-FC150 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-FC150

 CX5 EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-FC150 CX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 against the CX5.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
30
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $399