Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Introduced November 2009

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z800 was revealed 9 months later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
EX-Z800 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-Z800
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | EX-Z800 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
EX-Z800 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z800 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2009-11-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 180 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 453 grams (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $150 | $566 |