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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 22 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z33 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CX5 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z33 CX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with 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 CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the CX5.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and CX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and CX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-100
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $399