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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z280 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-Z280

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-Z280 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z280 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $871