Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX1

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 13 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the CX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and CX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-S7 to provide greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-S7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.