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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G700SE, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 7 months prior to the G700SE so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z35 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Casio EX-Z35

 G700SE EX-Z35 
AnnouncedOctober 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G700SE

 EX-Z35 G700SE 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the G700SE.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G700SE
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh G700SE
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-21 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 ID NP-82 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $0