Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2
93 Imaging
35 Features
35 Overall
35


93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
33
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR10 | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR10
CX2 | EX-ZR10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR10 | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Ricoh 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 |