Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and GR II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.