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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2005More recent by 61 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z35 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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