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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 months after the GR which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the GR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-ZR800 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-ZR800

 GR EX-ZR800 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GR

 EX-ZR800 GR 
ReleasedAugust 2013April 2013Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the GR.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and GR.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
55
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Ricoh GR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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 (30,20,15 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 470 images 290 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $429 $971