Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR III

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 10 years prior to the GR III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the GR III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the GR III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and GR III is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and GR III.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will give extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.