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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(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
  • Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 2 months after the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR10 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 CX4 EX-ZR10 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR10 CX4 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the CX4.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and CX4.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $211