Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR II

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the GR II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the GR II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and GR II is 99 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and GR II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR II will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.