Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 17 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to provide greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.