Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-FS10 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-FS10
CX2 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX2
EX-FS10 | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |