Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 7 months prior to the GXR Mount A12 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the GXR Mount A12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and GXR Mount A12 is 99 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and GXR Mount A12.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZS10 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.