Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 23 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.