Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh GR III

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 9 years earlier than the GR III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FH100 grades versus the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will deliver greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.