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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was released 24 months earlier than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-G1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX6 EX-G1 
RevealedNovember 2011November 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-G1 CX6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the CX6.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and CX6.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-G1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (154g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
54
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh CX6
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-11-18 2011-11-15
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $61 $595