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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H10 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 3 years prior to the CX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H10 grades against the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-H10 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-H10

 CX5 EX-H10 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2009More recent by 25 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-H10 CX5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H10 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the CX5.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-90 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $399