Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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