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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 5 years earlier than the GR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-FC100 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-FC100

 GR EX-FC100 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR

 EX-FC100 GR 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the GR.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and GR.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh GR
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-04-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 DB65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $971