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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 10 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-G1 CX1 
LaunchedNovember 2009February 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX1 EX-G1 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-G1 CX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 and the CX1.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to produce extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-G1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
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weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (154g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
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weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
54
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
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wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (154g)
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh CX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $61 $299