Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 10 months before the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 grades against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and GXR Mount A12 is 99 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.