Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 11 months after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.