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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 7 years prior to the GR III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the GR III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh GR III

 EX-ZR1000 GR III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 GR III EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2012More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1037k461kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR III

 EX-ZR1000 GR III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the GR III.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and GR III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh GR III will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average (257g)
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR III Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (257g)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Ricoh GR III
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Ricoh GR III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2018-09-25
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing range 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 257 gr (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $900