Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Released 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was brought out 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX6
EX-Z90 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z90
CX6 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX6
EX-Z90 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside dimensions 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 CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the CX6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and CX6.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-11-15 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $595 |