Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled around the same time to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-G1 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 94 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-G1 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.