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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H15 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was revealed 2 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-H15 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-H15

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro EX-H15 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-H15 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H15 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
46
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
20
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-11-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 453 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $566