Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX1

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was released around the same time to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and CX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z29 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.