Casio EX-H20G vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.