Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR800 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
CX1 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX1
EX-ZR800 | CX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |