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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Announced March 2009
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z29 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z29

 CX4 EX-Z29 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z29 CX4 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh CX4
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