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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 12 months prior to the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G grades versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-H20G GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Casio EX-H20G

 GR Digital IV EX-H20G 
RevealedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-H20G GR Digital IV 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G and the GR Digital IV.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H20G will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery power (390 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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better than average battery power (390 per charge)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GRicoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $599