Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 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
- Released February 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm S4500
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-Z35
Fujifilm S4500 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm S4500
EX-Z35 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |