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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 12 months before the CX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-FH25 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 CX5 EX-FH25 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 12 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-FH25 CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the CX5.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and CX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and CX5.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (524g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
42
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
49
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (524g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
22
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (524 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $399