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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced at a similar time to the CX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-FS10 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-FS10

 CX1 EX-FS10 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-FS10 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and CX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh CX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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 9 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $299