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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 23 months earlier than the PX making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z280 scores against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-Z280 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-Z280

 PX EX-Z280 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh PX

 EX-Z280 PX 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 and the PX.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and PX.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh PX
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 DB-100
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $329