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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The fresher EX-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery (390 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
48
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
28
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-06 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 390 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $566