Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-Z90 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-Z90
CX4 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX4
EX-Z90 | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |