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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z2000 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 CX5 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z2000 CX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (152g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (152g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (152 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh CX5
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