Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years before the GR II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the GR II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and GR II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and GR II.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.