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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released November 2009
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-G1 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX4 EX-G1 
RevealedAugust 2010November 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-G1 CX4 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (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 CX4
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX4
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