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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured very close to the GXR Mount A12 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-ZR100 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 GXR Mount A12 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 EX-ZR100 GXR Mount A12 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the GXR Mount A12.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
max shutter speed is good (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 370 grams (0.82 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $349