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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 11 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference 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 WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z35 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WG-70 EX-Z35 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2010More modern by 121 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-70

 EX-Z35 WG-70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the WG-70.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh WG-70
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-21 2020-02-04
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $280