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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR10 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 CX5 EX-ZR10 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR10 CX5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh CX5
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