Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 6 years prior to the GR II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the GR II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and GR II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and GR II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.