Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 10 months prior to the CX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and CX3.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.