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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released August 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was released 11 months before the CX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z800 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z800

 CX5 EX-Z800 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z800 CX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the CX5.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and CX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Ricoh CX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $399