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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and CX5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the CX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z270 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-Z270

 CX5 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX5

 EX-Z270 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z270 and the CX5.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and CX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh CX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $399