Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 21 months before the GR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the GR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and GR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor technology.