Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 6 months later than the GR Digital III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the GR Digital III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the GR Digital III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.