Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and GR Digital IV is 97 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.