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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Updated by Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GR III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 9 years prior to the GR III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh GR III

 EX-Z2000 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-Z2000

 GR III EX-Z2000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 106 months
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR III

 EX-Z2000 GR III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers outer 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 III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the GR III.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and GR III is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and GR III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR III will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (152g)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (257g)
great high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR III Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR III Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (152g)
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (257g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Ricoh GR III
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2018-09-25
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-16
Macro focus distance - 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 257 grams (0.57 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $900