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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Casio and Ricoh. Casio EX-FC100 was introduced to market in January 2009 and Ricoh GR was launched in April 2013. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 4 years older than GR. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh GR has a 16.0MP APS-C sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Ricoh GR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-04-17
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 245g. 117 x 61 x 35 mm

Ricoh GR was replaced by Ricoh GR II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR
Ricoh GR II vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Ricoh GR
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Weight
156 g vs 245 g 89 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 28mm 28 mm wider coverage


Reasons to choose Ricoh GR over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 9 MP 77% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 1.600 1500% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 230k dots 433% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
28mm vs mm 28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
1x vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
23.14µm2 vs 3.13µm2 639% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
mm vs 28mm No Tele reach
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh GR has external dimensions of 117 x 61 x 35 mm (4.61 x 2.4 x 1.38″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Ricoh GR.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (89g ) than the Ricoh GR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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EX-FC100
GR
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Ricoh GR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh GR's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh GR has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Ricoh GR's sensor provides 7MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and GR sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GR has a 13.3x Larger sensor area than Casio EX-FC100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Ricoh GR features a 28 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Casio EX-FC100's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Ricoh GR's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, GR's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Ricoh GR has 28mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
GR
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
GR
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GR for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
28 mm Tele Lens
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GR for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
245g
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GR for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh GR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh GR scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Ricoh GR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #346 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Ricoh GR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Ricoh GR is the better camera overall.

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Ricoh GR vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Ricoh GR
Brand Casio Ricoh
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-04-17
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Area 28.07mm2 372.09mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F2.8
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync s 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 245g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 117 x 61 x 35mm
Battery Life n/a 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 78
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.6
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 972
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