Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z2000 was launched 6 months later than the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the GR Digital III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z2000 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.