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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 5 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z2000 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 CX2 EX-Z2000 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z2000 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to show greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (152g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (152 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (152g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh CX2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 NP-110 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $341