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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 5 months later than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H15 scores against the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-H15 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-H15

 CX2 EX-H15 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-H15 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and CX2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to show extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-20
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 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 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-90 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $341