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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 12 months before the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z90 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z90

 CX4 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-Z90 CX4 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the CX4.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and CX4.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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-60 DB-100
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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $211