Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 11 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 99 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more recent EX-Z16 should have an advantage in sensor tech.