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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Announced July 2011
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Announced August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 12 months after the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR100 CX4 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CX4 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR100 CX4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor 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) and the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the CX4.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and CX4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $211