Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-Z35 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z35
CX5 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX5
EX-Z35 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |