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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR15 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 CX5 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZR15 CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
67
great battery power (325 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh CX5
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