Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 2 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.