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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR700 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 CX2 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR700 CX2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the CX2.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to show greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 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 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $370 $341