Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 15 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR1000 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
CX5 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR1000 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and CX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $572 | $399 |