Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z280 was announced 22 months before the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-Z280 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z280
CX5 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX5
EX-Z280 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and CX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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-80 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $180 | $399 |