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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released February 2010
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-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z35 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z35

 CX5 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z35 CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external 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 CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the CX5.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and CX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh CX5
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-21 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $399