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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced within a month of the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR100 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CX5 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR100 CX5 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. 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 CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the CX5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 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 speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $399