Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 17 months before the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 scores against the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has proportions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-S7 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.