Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 9 months after the GR Digital IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.