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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and CX6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 3 years prior to the CX6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z270 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-Z270

 CX6 EX-Z270 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k115kCrisper display (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-Z270 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got outside dimensions 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 CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the CX6.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and CX6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh CX6
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-11-15
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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $595