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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Ricoh GR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 4 years before the GR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh GR

 EX-Z35 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Casio EX-Z35

 GR EX-Z35 
RevealedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GR

 EX-Z35 GR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the GR.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and GR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and GR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Ricoh GR Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR
27
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh GR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh GR
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-21 2013-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $971