Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm HS35EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 4 years older than HS35EXR. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-01-08

9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600

Mount

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

11 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Weight	156 g vs 687 g	531 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 24mm	24 mm wider coverage
Sensor Pixel Area	3.13µm² vs 1.93µm²	62% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Casio Exilim EX-FC100

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 9 MP	77% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1000s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs mm	720 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.60	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 8.50	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 11.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage

Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS35EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 31mm narrower, 38mm shorter and 103mm thinner than Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (531g ) than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm HS35EXR's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm HS35EXR LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Casio EX-FC100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS35EXR.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Fujifilm HS35EXR's sensor provides 7MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and HS35EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Cameras

Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 24mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm HS35EXR. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm HS35EXR is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS35EXR has 720mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100

HS35EXR

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
Read the details

RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm HS35EXR scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #25 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #382 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS35EXR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Fujifilm HS35EXR is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Casio Exilim EX-FC100	Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Brand	Casio	Fujifilm
Announced	2009-01-08	2013-01-07
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	9 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	3456 x 2592	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	no lens	24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F3.6-8.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	n/a	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	156g	687g
Dimensions	100 x 59 x 23mm	131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life	n/a	600 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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