Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was released 2 months later than the GR Digital III and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 against the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and GR Digital III is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z280 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.