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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Released February 2014
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was introduced 2 years after the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-100 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-100 GXR Mount A12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-100

 GXR Mount A12 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-100 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and GXR Mount A12 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography factors
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
63
good battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
52
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
26
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-100Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-06 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 370g (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $349