Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh GR
EX-FC100 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-FC100
GR | EX-FC100 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR
EX-FC100 | GR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh GR | |
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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 |