Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh G700SE
EX-Z270 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z270
G700SE | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | October 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh G700SE
EX-Z270 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |