Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Ricoh GR III
EX-ZR1000 | GR III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-ZR1000
GR III | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 73 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR III
EX-ZR1000 | GR III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Ricoh GR III | |
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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 |