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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 17 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-FH25 CX1 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-FH25

 CX1 EX-FH25 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-FH25 CX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 and the CX1.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and CX1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-FH25 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-FH25 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
49
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (524g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (524g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $299