Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched September 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Successor is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-Z16 | GR Digital III | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-Z16
GR Digital III | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-Z16 | GR Digital III | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $100 | $399 |