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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 14 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z16 scores against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z16 CX2 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z16

 CX2 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z16 CX2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and CX2 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and CX2.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z16 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh CX2
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-08-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 - DB-70
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $341