Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was introduced 7 months prior to the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-Z2000 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z2000
CX4 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX4
EX-Z2000 | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | NP-110 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $211 |