Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.