Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5
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92 Imaging
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-FC150 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-FC150
CX5 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX5
EX-FC150 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |