Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 13 months prior to the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.