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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 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 G900
(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
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 9 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z35 grades against the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh G900

 EX-Z35 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Casio EX-Z35

 G900 EX-Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2010More recent by 97 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G900

 EX-Z35 G900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the G900.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and G900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Ricoh G900
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh G900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh G900
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-21 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $752