Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The EX-Z35 was introduced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.