Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR100 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR100
CX1 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR100 | CX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and CX1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $299 |