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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and CX6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was introduced 3 years before the CX6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z29 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z29

 CX6 EX-Z29 
RevealedNovember 2011March 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k115kClearer screen (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z29 CX6 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the CX6.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and CX6.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh CX6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-03 2011-11-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $79 $595