Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outer measurements 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 measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and CX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.