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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was released 4 months earlier than the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-ZS15 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 CX6 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1230k0kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-ZS15 CX6 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the CX6.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
32
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
61
good MP (14MP)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (154g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Ricoh CX6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-18 2011-11-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $248 $595