Casio EX-FH100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was released 15 months earlier than the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FH100 grades against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.