Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-S7 | GR Digital III | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-S7
GR Digital III | EX-S7 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-S7 | GR Digital III | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $140 | $399 |