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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-Z270 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Casio EX-Z270

 GR Digital IV EX-Z270 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k115kCrisper screen (+1115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 EX-Z270 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
great battery power (390 shots)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-09-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/1.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 life - 390 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 DB65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $599