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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 14 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR10 CX2 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 CX2 EX-ZR10 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR10 CX2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the CX2.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and CX2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 9 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 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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-110 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $190 $341