Casio EX-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The EX-10 was announced 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 grades vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and GR Digital IV is 83 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-10 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an edge in sensor technology.