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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was unveiled 6 months after the CX1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z90 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z90

 CX1 EX-Z90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-Z90 CX1 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the CX1.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and CX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z90 to provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
56
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-60 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $299