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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced September 2010
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled about the same time to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z16 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z16

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z16 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (140 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
lighter than competition (140 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (140g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 GR Engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-90
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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