Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very close but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-ZR10 was released 14 months after the GR Digital III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-ZR10 | GR Digital III | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-ZR10
GR Digital III | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh GR Digital III
EX-ZR10 | GR Digital III | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the GR Digital III.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and GR Digital III.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | GR engine III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $190 | $399 |