Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 2 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z2000 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.