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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 13 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z450

		

		

			
 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-Z450 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
27
 has manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
58
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography info
55
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
70
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (140g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 as a Sports photography camera
17
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
32
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 doesn't have liveview
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
62
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
 lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
 built-in flash
 not so great battery life (320 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography factors
37
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
48
 you can focus manually
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
28
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (140 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact 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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options 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
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 Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $566