Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Ricoh GR III
EX-Z2000 | GR III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-Z2000
GR III | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 106 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR III
EX-Z2000 | GR III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Ricoh GR III | |
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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 |