Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Announced September 2010

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z280 was launched 12 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
EX-Z280 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z280
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Display dimension | 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
EX-Z280 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 180 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | DB-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $566 |