Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh GR III

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z90 was launched 10 years before the GR III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has measurements 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-Z90 versus Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the GR III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and GR III.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will render greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.