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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 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
  • Released February 2010
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 22 months prior to the Fujifilm S4500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm S4500 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 against the Fujifilm S4500.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (543g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-21 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-82 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $230