Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was launched 22 months prior to the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the GR Digital IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The EX-FC150 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.