Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR1000 | CX1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
CX1 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR1000 | CX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |