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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZR10 GR Digital III 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-ZR10

 GR Digital III EX-ZR10 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZR10 GR Digital III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh GR Digital III
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