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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 24 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 CX2 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 CX2 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 CX2 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the CX2.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and CX2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
29
 you can focus manually
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
25
 manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (9 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (185 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
46
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
26
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (9MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
63
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
 lighter than average in class (185 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 MP count low (9MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (9 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (204 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (185g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-08-20
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes 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), 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 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 - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $341