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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 6 months before the CX5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZS10 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 CX5 EX-ZS10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-ZS10 CX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the CX5.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and CX5 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and CX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh CX5
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 ID - DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $399