Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was announced 15 months prior to the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX6
EX-Z800 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z800
CX6 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX6
EX-Z800 | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 has got exterior dimensions 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 CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and CX6.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2011-11-15 |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $595 |