Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX2
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93 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z400 was released 7 months earlier than the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh CX2
| EX-Z400 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z400
| CX2 | EX-Z400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX2
| EX-Z400 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the CX2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and CX2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z400 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | - | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (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-40 | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $341 |