Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S7 was revealed 7 months later than the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S7 scores against the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 against the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-S7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.