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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched at a similar time to the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z280 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z280

 CX2 EX-Z280 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z280 CX2 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the CX2.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and CX2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-08-20
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 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-80 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $341