Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Introduced 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
- Launched July 2011
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-G1 was announced 20 months earlier than the CX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-G1 scores versus the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-G1 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-G1
CX5 | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | November 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX5
EX-G1 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 offers external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 against the CX5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and CX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-G1 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical 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 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $61 | $399 |