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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR800 CX4 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 CX4 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX4

 EX-ZR800 CX4 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 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 CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the CX4.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh CX4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 222g (0.49 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $211