Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR III

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 9 years prior to the GR III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical 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 III has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the GR III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and GR III is 99 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and GR III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will resolve more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.