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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.
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 |
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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 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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