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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 12 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z800 CX2 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z800

 CX2 EX-Z800 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z800 CX2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the CX2.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and CX2.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Ricoh CX2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-08-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-120 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $341