Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 grades against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.