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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z35 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z35

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-Z35 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z35 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (140g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography features
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (140g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 180s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $566