Casio EX-ZR400 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 17 months after the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.