Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 23 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outside 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) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the CX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and CX1 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.