Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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)
- 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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z270 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z270
WG-M1 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z270 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 115k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z270 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |