Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 3 years before the GR which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z16 scores against the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the GR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and GR is 99 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and GR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh GR will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.