Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh GR

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh GR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 5 years before the GR which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-S5 scores versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Casio EX-S5 and Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 and the GR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and GR is 97 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and GR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.