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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS10 was revealed 23 months after the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZS10 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 CX1 EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX1

 EX-ZS10 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the CX1.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and CX1 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and CX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh CX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 ID - DB-70
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $299