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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was launched 5 years prior to the GR II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Ricoh GR II

 EX-ZS10 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Casio EX-ZS10

 GR II EX-ZS10 
RevealedJune 2015January 2011Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1230k0kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR II

 EX-ZS10 GR II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the GR II.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and GR II is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and GR II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (251g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Ricoh GR II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Ricoh GR II
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-06-17
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 300 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 251g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $120 $599