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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was released 20 months prior to the GR Digital IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-Z550 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Casio EX-Z550

 GR Digital IV EX-Z550 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-Z550 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
good battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-09-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $599