Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Launched August 2010
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was unveiled 17 months later than the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX4
EX-ZR15 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | August 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR15
CX4 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX4
EX-ZR15 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the CX4.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and CX4.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh CX4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | 325 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $211 |