Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.