Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 20 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and CX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.