Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 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
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR400 | CX2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR400
CX2 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX2
EX-ZR400 | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and CX2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-20 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $341 |