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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR15 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 CX1 EX-ZR15 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR15 CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the CX1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and CX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
67
great battery (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 DB-70
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $249 $299