Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Announced November 2009
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 matches up against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| EX-S12 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-S12
| GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2009 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
| EX-S12 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 96 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S12 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-11-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 180 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $119 | $566 |