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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Released July 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 11 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-FH25 CX2 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 CX2 EX-FH25 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-FH25 CX2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 and the CX2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and CX2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and CX2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-FH25 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH25 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
41
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (524g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2009-08-20
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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $341