Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 19 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the GXR Mount A12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and GXR Mount A12 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.