Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was introduced 14 months before the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S12 scores against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-S12 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor technology.