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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
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).

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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
64
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
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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