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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
45 Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 4 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
39
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography information
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery life (500 shots)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
48
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
71
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 heavier than average (550g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
63
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average (550 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $871