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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured within a month of the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z33 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CX2 EX-Z33 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z33 CX2 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and CX2 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and CX2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z33 to produce greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-08-20
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $341