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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 3 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR300 CX1 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 CX1 EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR300 CX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the CX1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and CX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 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 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $299