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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 23 months prior to the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z90 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 CX5 EX-Z90 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z90 CX5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the CX5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and CX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
25
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $399