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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh CX2
(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
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR15 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 CX2 EX-ZR15 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR15 CX2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the CX2.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and CX2.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (325 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery life (325 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-08-20
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $341