Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was introduced 11 months after the CX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-Z550 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z550
CX1 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1
EX-Z550 | CX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the CX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and CX1.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to give greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z550 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $149 | $299 |