Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 4 years after the CX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.