Casio EX-ZR800 vs Ricoh GR III

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GR III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and GR III (24MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 6 years prior to the GR III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the GR III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Ricoh GR III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the GR III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and GR III is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and GR III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.