Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR1000 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
CX2 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR1000 | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and CX2.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-08-20 |
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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $572 | $341 |