Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-10 scores versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 vs the GR III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and GR III is 83 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and GR III.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.