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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 20 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z400 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z400

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-Z400 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got physical 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) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (140g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
lighter than average in class (140 grams)
built-in flash
low battery power (320 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - 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 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $566