Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2009

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was announced 8 months later than the Fujifilm A170 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm A170
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z35
Fujifilm A170 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm A170 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z35 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z35 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2748 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | $80 |