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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Ricoh CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR1000 CX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2011Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 CX5 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR1000 CX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh CX5
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