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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZR300 GR Digital III 
RevealedMay 2012July 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-ZR300

 GR Digital III EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZR300 GR Digital III 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
25
fast max aperture (f1.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $399