Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z270 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z270 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z270
WG-4 GPS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
EX-Z270 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $210 |