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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GR, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-G1 was launched 4 years before the GR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 grades versus the GR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-G1 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-G1

 GR EX-G1 
LaunchedApril 2013November 2009More recent by 41 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GR

 EX-G1 GR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 against the GR.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and GR.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Street photography info
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (154 grams)
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (245g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Sports photography information
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (154g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (154 grams)
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh GR
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2013-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $61 $971