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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 6 years before the GR III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Ricoh GR III

 EX-ZR400 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Casio EX-ZR400

 GR III EX-ZR400 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 68 months
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GR III

 EX-ZR400 GR III 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the GR III.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and GR III is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and GR III.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Ricoh GR III Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average (257g)
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (257 grams)
includes touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (257g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GR III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Ricoh GR III
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Ricoh GR III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2018-09-25
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-16
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 257g (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $900