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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the Fujifilm Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm Z35

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm Z35 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z35

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z35 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
67
great battery life (325 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (325 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 325 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $130