Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 13 months after the GR Digital IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the GR Digital IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and GR Digital IV is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.