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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was announced 3 years prior to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z90 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-Z90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-Z90 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 offers external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $871