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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and G700SE (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was released 21 months earlier than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z270 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z270

 G700SE EX-Z270 
RevealedOctober 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z270 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (307g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh G700SE
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $0