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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 18 months before the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-H15 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-H15

 CX5 EX-H15 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-H15 CX5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 features outside 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 against the CX5.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and CX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $399