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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z550 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z550

 CX1 EX-Z550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z550 CX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh CX1
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