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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 22 months after the CX4 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR300 CX4 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 CX4 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR300 CX4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the CX4.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and CX4.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $211