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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Released September 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 16 months later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-ZR15 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 EX-ZR15 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (140g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
lighter than others in class (140g)
built-in flash
low battery power (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
28
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (140 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 GR Engine III
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $566