Casio EX-S12 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S12 was released 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-S12 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.