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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77 Imaging
52 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Released November 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 92 and 77 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Portrait photography features
39
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
55
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have liveview
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
32
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 does not have liveview
 max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
49
 has built in flash
 not so great battery (320 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Landscape photography highlights
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
46
 you can focus manually
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (50mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging highlights
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
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 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-22 2009-11-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 500 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
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
Launch pricing $329 $566