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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 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
  • Revealed November 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was launched 2 months before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-Z33 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-Z33

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro EX-Z33 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 EX-Z33 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
RevealedAugust 2009November 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 97 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography information
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manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
49
has built in flash
low battery (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
20
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 50mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $120 $566