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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 7 months earlier than the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H15 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-H15 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-H15

 CX4 EX-H15 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-H15 CX4 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 versus the CX4.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and CX4.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H15 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $211