Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 12 months prior to the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z16 grades against the GR Digital IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and GR Digital IV is 99 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z16 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.