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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 6 months later than the CX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z450 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 CX1 EX-Z450 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z450 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z450 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $299