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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and CX2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 7 months prior to the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z270 grades against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z270 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio EX-Z270

 CX2 EX-Z270 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX2

 EX-Z270 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z270 and the CX2.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z270 will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh CX2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $341