Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z270 was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z270 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z270
WG-6 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 111 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+925k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-6
EX-Z270 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and WG-6.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-6 will produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | 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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $271 |