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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z29 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z29

 CX2 EX-Z29 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z29 CX2 
RevealedMarch 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
66
lighter than others (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh CX2
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