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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z400 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z400

 CX5 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z400 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh CX5
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