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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z450 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z450

 CX6 EX-Z450 
RevealedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z450 CX6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 against the CX6.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and CX6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-11-15
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $595