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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR400 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 CX4 EX-ZR400 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR400 CX4 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the CX4.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and CX4.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $211