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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was released 5 months before the CX3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z2000 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 CX3 EX-Z2000 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z2000 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the CX3.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and CX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (152g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (206g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh CX3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 NP-110 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $329