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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
EX-Z29 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-Z29
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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