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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR800 CX2 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 CX2 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-ZR800 CX2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external measurements 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") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the CX2.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2009-08-20
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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
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 Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch price $429 $341