Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 14 months after the GR Digital III making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 grades against the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical dimensions 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 Digital III has sizing 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-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GR Digital III is 99 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and GR Digital III.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z16 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.