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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
51
Features
31
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 8 months before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-Z29 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-Z29

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro EX-Z29 
AnnouncedNovember 2009March 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-Z29 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
49
built-in flash
bad battery power (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging info
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
20
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-03 2009-11-10
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 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 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $79 $566