Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 2 months after the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the GR Digital III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and GR Digital III is 97 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.