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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Announced February 2010
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 22 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 22 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm JX550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm JX550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-21 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-82 NP-45A
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $99 $200