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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 24 months before the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-Z450 PX 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-Z450

 PX EX-Z450 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh PX

 EX-Z450 PX 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the PX.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and PX.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh PX Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
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