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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Released July 2010
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 9 years before the GR III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech 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 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-FH25 GR III 

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

 GR III EX-FH25 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 100 months
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 EX-FH25 GR III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the GR III.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and GR III is 69 and 90 respectively.

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

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and GR III.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (524g)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (257 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR III Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
49
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (257 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
22
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (524g)
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh GR III
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh GR III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2018-09-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $900