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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Released August 2013
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR800 CX1 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2009Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 CX1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZR800 CX1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the CX1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography features
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $299