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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-Z35 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2010More recent by 45 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-Z35 Fujifilm XQ1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (206g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Fujifilm XQ1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $99 $500