Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 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 July 2011

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z2000 was brought out 18 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-Z2000 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z2000
CX5 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5
EX-Z2000 | CX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 features external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and CX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
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 rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $399 |