Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Updated by Ricoh GR II

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR15 was announced 15 months before the GR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh GR
EX-ZR15 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-ZR15
GR | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR
EX-ZR15 | GR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the GR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and GR.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Ricoh GR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 300 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 325 photos | 290 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $971 |