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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Ricoh WG-6
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z270 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WG-6 EX-Z270 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k115kSharper screen (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-6

 EX-Z270 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh WG-6
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