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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm Z35 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm Z35

 G900 Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009Fresher by 104 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm Z35 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the G900.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and G900.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Ricoh G900
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $752