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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was launched 11 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-H20G GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedSeptember 2010November 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-H20G

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro EX-H20G 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-H20G GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-H20G will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography info
60
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
low battery pack (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging features
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS GR engine III
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 14MP 12MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $566