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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was announced 5 months before the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-S7 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-S7

 CX4 EX-S7 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-S7 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the CX4.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and CX4.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-S7 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh CX4
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $211