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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 2 months later than the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z16 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z16

 CX4 EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z16 CX4 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys physical measurements 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) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the CX4.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and CX4 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and CX4.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z16 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh CX4
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-08-19
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $211