Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-Z90 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-Z90
CX1 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX1
EX-Z90 | CX1 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |