Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 3 years before the GR Digital IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.