Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 6 years prior to the GR II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH25 scores against the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. 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 II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and GR II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and GR II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR II will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.