Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 2 years later than the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-10 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 offers 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 Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and GXR Mount A12 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and GXR Mount A12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-10 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more modern EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.