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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Announced August 2010
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z800 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z800

 CX4 EX-Z800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z800 CX4 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Ricoh CX4
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