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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 17 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-ZR100 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Casio EX-ZR100

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC EX-ZR100 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 EX-ZR100 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 92 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (355g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (355 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 204g (0.45 pounds) 355g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $349