Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Revealed 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z280 was released 3 years before the CX6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX6
| EX-Z280 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z280
| CX6 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX6
| EX-Z280 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got physical measurements 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 CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the CX6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2011-11-15 |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $180 | $595 |