Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Introduced 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
- Revealed July 2011

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was released 6 months after the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR15 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR15
CX5 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR15 | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical measurements 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and CX5.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color 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 | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 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 (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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $249 | $399 |