Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR II

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was announced 6 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and GR II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and GR II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR II will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.