Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX1

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured within a month of the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and CX1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and CX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.