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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 13 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z35 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 CX1 EX-Z35 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z35 CX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and CX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z35 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z35 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh CX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $299