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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 3 years before the CX6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S5 scores against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-S5 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-S5

 CX6 EX-S5 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k115kCrisper screen (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-S5 CX6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the CX6.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and CX6 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and CX6.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh CX6 to render greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Ricoh CX6
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $595