Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh CX2
| EX-ZR300 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| CX2 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX2
| EX-ZR300 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the CX2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and CX2.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2009-08-20 |
| 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $329 | $341 |