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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z90 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-Z90

 GXR Mount A12 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-Z90 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
great max shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 370 gr (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $349