Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was revealed 22 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-G1 grades versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.