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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 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
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-Z16 GR Digital III 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-Z16

 GR Digital III EX-Z16 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-Z16 GR Digital III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh GR Digital III
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