Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Revealed March 2005
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z35 was manufactured 5 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2005 | More recent by 61 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z35
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z35 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z35 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 930g (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $99 | $0 |