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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 18 months after the GR Digital III making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the GR Digital III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZS10 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Casio EX-ZS10

 GR Digital III EX-ZS10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 EX-ZS10 GR Digital III 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the GR Digital III.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and GR Digital III is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and GR Digital III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
55
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography advice
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
built-in flash
good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography information
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
good max aperture (f1.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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