Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 6 months before the GR so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the GR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and GR is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and GR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder.