Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 4 months after the GR Digital III so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FC150 grades vs the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 features physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the GR Digital III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and GR Digital III.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.