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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was released 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-FS10 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-FS10

 CX6 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009More recent by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-FS10 CX6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the CX6.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and CX6.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh CX6 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography info
Ricoh CX6 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh CX6
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $595