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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR100 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CX1 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR100 CX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh CX1
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