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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Launched February 2010
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 13 months prior to the Fujifilm Z900EXR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z35 grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm Z900EXR EX-Z35 
AnnouncedApril 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography details
28
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $380