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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z2000 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 CX4 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z2000 CX4 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
34
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (152g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (152g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
28
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (152g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh CX4
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