Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-100 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 83 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.