Casio EX-S200 vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S200 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S200 grades versus the GR II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S200 versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the GR II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and GR II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and GR II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR II will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.