Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 11 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to produce extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z2000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.