Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR II

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GR, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GR (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 5 years before the GR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh GR. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh GR
EX-Z270 | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-Z270
GR | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh GR
EX-Z270 | GR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the GR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and GR.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh GR will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GR |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 300 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $971 |