Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-Z450 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z450
CX2 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX2
EX-Z450 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |