Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh PX

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 5 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical dimensions 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and PX.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.