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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 23 months before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z35 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-Z35

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z35 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (550g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
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 - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $99 $871