Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.