Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 12 months before the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR10 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.