Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 against the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and GR Digital IV is 97 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will provide greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.