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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 12 months before the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 scores against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z450 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z450

 CX4 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z450 CX4 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the CX4.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 DB-100
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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $229 $211