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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was launched 7 months earlier than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-FS10 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FS10

 CX2 EX-FS10 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-FS10 CX2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and CX2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
26
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh CX2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-08-20
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 9MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $341