Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 16 months prior to the GR II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-100 matches up vs the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 features external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 and the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and GR II is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and GR II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GR II will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.