Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 8 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 69 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-FH25 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.