Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S5 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.