Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 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)
- 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 July 2011

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 10 months before the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR10 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR10
CX5 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 10 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR10 | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and CX5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 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 rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical 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 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $190 | $399 |