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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 3 years prior to the GXR Mount A12 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 grades against the GXR Mount A12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z400 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-Z400

 GXR Mount A12 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z400 GXR Mount A12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the GXR Mount A12.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and GXR Mount A12 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and GXR Mount A12.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2011-08-05
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 370g (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 DB-90
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $349