Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR III

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 7 years prior to the GR III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the GR III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the GR III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and GR III.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.