Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the Fujifilm S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 and the Fujifilm S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S1 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.