Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Launched January 2009
(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 July 2011

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was introduced 3 years earlier than the CX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-Z400 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z400
CX5 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX5
EX-Z400 | CX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the CX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and CX5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z400 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
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 speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
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 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-100 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $399 |