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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released August 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 19 months earlier than the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z400 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z400

 CX4 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z400 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 and the CX4.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and CX4.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z400 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh CX4
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $211