Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Announced 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was launched 11 months after the CX6 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh CX6
EX-ZR1000 | CX6 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
CX6 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh CX6
EX-ZR1000 | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and CX6.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-11-15 |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $572 | $595 |