Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 10 months earlier than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 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") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will offer you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.