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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was released 5 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z35 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z35

 CX4 EX-Z35 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z35 CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the CX4.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and CX4.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh CX4
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $99 $211