Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 6 years before the GR II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the GR II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and GR II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and GR II.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.