Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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92 Imaging
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Updated by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FC100 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
| EX-FC100 | GR Digital III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-FC100
| GR Digital III | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR Digital III
| EX-FC100 | GR Digital III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the GR Digital III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and GR Digital III.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GR Digital III will offer greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | GR engine III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/1.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $399 |