Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z280 was launched 24 months before the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and GR Digital IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.