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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Successor is Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh GR III

 EX-Z35 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-Z35

 GR III EX-Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GR III

 EX-Z35 GR III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR III Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
37
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GR III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh GR III
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh GR III
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2018-09-25
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 10cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 257 grams (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $99 $900