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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was announced 4 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-S12 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-S12

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-S12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-S12 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
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 rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $871