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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was released 20 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-FC100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-FC100

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-FC100 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-FC100 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
lighter than average in class (140g)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (140g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR Engine III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.5
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $566