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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH25 was released 12 months later than the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-FH25 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-FH25

 GR Digital III EX-FH25 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-FH25 GR Digital III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the GR Digital III.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and GR Digital III is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-FH25 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The younger EX-FH25 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (524g)
55
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (524g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (524g)
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very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $399