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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was launched 11 months before the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z33 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CX4 EX-Z33 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z33 CX4 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the CX4.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and CX4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and CX4.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $120 $211