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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z270 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z270

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z270 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z270 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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