Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.