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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 13 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-ZR700 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 EX-ZR700 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 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-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-02
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 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 price $370 $871