Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
68 Features
62 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
- 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
- Later Model is Ricoh GR III

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GR III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-S7 was revealed 9 years prior to the GR III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-S7 scores versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh GR III
EX-S7 | GR III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-S7
GR III | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 104 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh GR III
EX-S7 | GR III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S7 versus Ricoh GR III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 and the GR III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and GR III.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh GR III will provide more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh GR III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh GR III |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2018-09-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-16 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 257g (0.57 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $140 | $900 |