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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • Introduced May 2017
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 8 years before the WG-50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-50 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2009More modern by 95 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2017-05-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 125g (0.28 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $280