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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 14 months after the CX2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-H20G CX2 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-H20G

 CX2 EX-H20G 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh CX2

 EX-H20G CX2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the CX2.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and CX2.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average (185g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $341