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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced November 2009
Ricoh CX5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-G1 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX5 EX-G1 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-G1 CX5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (154g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX5
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