Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WG-70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z270 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and WG-70.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-70 will render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.