Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh GR

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 3 years before the GR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S200 grades against the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh GR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the GR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and GR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.