Casio EX-H30 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was launched 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 grades versus the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.