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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR1000 CX1 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 CX1 EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR1000 CX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and CX1.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $299