Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was unveiled around the same time to the CX4 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 grades against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-Z800 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z800
CX4 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4
EX-Z800 | CX4 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and CX4.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-120 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $211 |