Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 4 years before the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.