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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 7 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z33 CX1 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CX1 EX-Z33 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z33 CX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the CX1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and CX1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and CX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z33 to provide more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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-82 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $299