Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and CX2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z29 was announced 5 months prior to the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 scores against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-Z29 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z29
CX2 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX2
EX-Z29 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the CX2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and CX2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z29 will give you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-60 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $79 | $341 |