Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was announced 10 months prior to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has sizing of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 95 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.