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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z2000 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z2000 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (152g)
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (140 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (152g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition (140 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
28
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (140 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine III
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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