Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-ek-fs.jpg)
![Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F25-Macro.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 50mm (F2.5) lens
- 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
- Revealed November 2009
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
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The EX-Z270 was released 10 months earlier than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
EX-Z270 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Casio EX-Z270
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
EX-Z270 | GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has got 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 96 and 77 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z270-vs-Ricoh-GXR-A12-50mm-F2.5-Macro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-11-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 180s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 453g (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $566 |