Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was announced 9 years prior to the GR III which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the GR III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and GR III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR III will give greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.