Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2011

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was brought out 3 years before the CX6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 grades against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX6
EX-Z33 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z33
CX6 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX6
EX-Z33 | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and CX6 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and CX6.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-11-15 |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
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 speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $120 | $595 |