Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was revealed 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has outer 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) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and GR Digital III is 97 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital III will give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.