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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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 Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was announced 3 years before the GXR Mount A12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-S12 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-S12 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-S12

 GXR Mount A12 EX-S12 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-S12 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides physical 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) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the GXR Mount A12.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-S12 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
25
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $349