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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced very close to the CX2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z450 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z450

 CX2 EX-Z450 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z450 CX2 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the CX2.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z450 to give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2009-08-20
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $341