Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 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
- Announced March 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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and CX4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was revealed 17 months earlier than the CX4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-Z29 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z29
CX4 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX4
EX-Z29 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the CX4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and CX4.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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-60 | DB-100 |
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/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $79 | $211 |