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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR400 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 CX2 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR400 CX2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh CX2
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