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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 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-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was announced 11 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S200 grades against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-S200 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-S200

 CX5 EX-S200 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-S200 CX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 against the CX5.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and CX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S200 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Ricoh CX5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-03 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-120 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $399