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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was brought out 11 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H15 scores vs the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-H15 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-H15

 CX1 EX-H15 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-H15 CX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 features outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 and the CX1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and CX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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-90 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $299