Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GR

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S12 was launched 5 years prior to the GR which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades versus the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh GR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the GR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and GR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.