Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 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 - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28mm (F2.5) lens
- 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2010

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was released 20 months earlier than the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
EX-Z270 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Casio EX-Z270
GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
EX-Z270 | GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys exterior 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) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 180 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | DB-90 |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $566 |