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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Fujifilm A170
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm A170 EX-Z35 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm A170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm FinePix A170
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