Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-Z450 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z450
CX1 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX1
EX-Z450 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |