Casio EX-Z2000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 20 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-Z2000 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.