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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled at a similar time to the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-ZR100 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Casio EX-ZR100

 GR Digital IV EX-ZR100 
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-ZR100 GR Digital IV 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the GR Digital IV.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
29
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $599