Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Ricoh GR III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 9 years before the GR III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 against the GR III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and GR III.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be behind in sensor innovation.