Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX6

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S7 grades versus the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and CX6.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S7 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.