Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 91 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.