Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-Z280 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z280
CX1 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX1
EX-Z280 | CX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |