Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was brought out 20 months earlier than the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior 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 Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and GXR Mount A12 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.