Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and PX (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was announced 3 years prior to the PX which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh PX
EX-Z270 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Casio EX-Z270
PX | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh PX
EX-Z270 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 has 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) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the PX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and PX.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh PX will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh PX |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 model | NP-80 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $329 |