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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR400 CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 CX1 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR400 CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 180g (0.40 lb)
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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $299