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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FS10 versus Ricoh GR, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 5 years before the GR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-FS10 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-FS10

 GR EX-FS10 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh GR

 EX-FS10 GR 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has external dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FS10 versus Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the GR.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and GR.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh GR
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Ricoh GR
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 DB65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $971