Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z16 was brought out 16 months earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
EX-Z16 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-Z16
GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
EX-Z16 | GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-02-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-85mm (3.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 180s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-90 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $100 | $871 |