Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Launched January 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z550 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
| EX-Z550 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Casio EX-Z550
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
| EX-Z550 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 95 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 687 gr (1.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 600 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-W126 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $149 | $380 |