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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than others (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (235g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $210