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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was launched 20 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-S12 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-S12

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-S12 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-S12 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 features physical dimensions 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 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S12 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (140g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition (140 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.5
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 shots
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $566