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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z280 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z280

 CX5 EX-Z280 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z280 CX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (133g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh CX5
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