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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 4 months after the GR Digital IV so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the GR Digital IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-ZR15 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Casio EX-ZR15

 GR Digital IV EX-ZR15 
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-ZR15 GR Digital IV 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the GR Digital IV.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery life (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
great battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
29
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $599