Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and 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 big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.