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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured at a similar time to the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z90 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z90

 CX2 EX-Z90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z90 CX2 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 and the CX2.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and CX2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z90 to show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-08-20
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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $341