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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 19 months before the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z2000 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 GXR Mount A12 EX-Z2000 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z2000 GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the GXR Mount A12.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (152g)
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (152g)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $349