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

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 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 GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 

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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper 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 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (140g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
lighter than competition (140 grams)
built-in flash
low battery (320 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (140g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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