Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up against the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 and the CX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and CX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S7 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.