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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was introduced 7 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z280 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z280

 CX1 EX-Z280 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z280 CX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 and the CX1.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and CX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z280 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $299