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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 3 months later than the CX2 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-G1 grades vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-G1 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX2 EX-G1 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-G1 CX2 
RevealedNovember 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 against the CX2.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and CX2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (154 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
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weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
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weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (154g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh CX2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-08-20
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $61 $341