Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 8 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.