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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z35 WG-M1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WG-M1 EX-Z35 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1

 EX-Z35 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside measurements 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-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the WG-M1.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-21 2014-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 1.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $2,000