Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z35 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Casio EX-Z35
WG-M1 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1
EX-Z35 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |