Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-G1 was manufactured 9 months prior to the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-G1 grades against the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-G1 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-G1
CX4 | EX-G1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | November 2009 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX4
EX-G1 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 provides external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 versus the CX4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and CX4.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-G1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-11-18 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-800 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $61 | $211 |