Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm Z35 | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm Z35
WG-50 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 95 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm Z35 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |