Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-ZR100 | CX4 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR100
CX4 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX4
EX-ZR100 | CX4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |