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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 6 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z270 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z270

 WG-M1 EX-Z270 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z270 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z270 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 and the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2014-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 DB-65
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $2,000