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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 23 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z450 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 CX5 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z450 CX5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the CX5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and CX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $399