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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-ZR1000 GR 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 GR EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR

 EX-ZR1000 GR 
ReleasedSeptember 2012April 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Street photography information
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh GR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $971