Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 10 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-G1 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-G1 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.