Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Released August 2011

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

The EX-FC100 was introduced 3 years prior to the GXR Mount A12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the GXR Mount A12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12
EX-FC100 | GXR Mount A12 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-FC100
GXR Mount A12 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
EX-FC100 | GXR Mount A12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).
See the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and GXR Mount A12.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh GXR Mount A12 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/9000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 370 grams (0.82 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
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 | - | 330 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (5 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $349 |