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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced May 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 10 months after the PX which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh PX

 EX-ZR300 PX 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011More modern by 10 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-ZR300

 PX EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh PX

 EX-ZR300 PX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the PX.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Ricoh PX Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh PX Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh PX
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $329