Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-10 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 83 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer EX-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.