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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 3 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-G1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-G1

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-G1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-G1 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (154 grams)
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (154g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-11-18 2012-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $61 $871