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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh PX, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and PX (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the PX which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-Z29 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-Z29

 PX EX-Z29 
ReleasedAugust 2011March 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh PX

 EX-Z29 PX 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the PX.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh PX will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
68
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
31
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh PX
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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