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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Released November 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 22 months before the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z550 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z550

 CX6 EX-Z550 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2010More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z550 CX6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the CX6.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and CX6.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh CX6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $595