Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Also Known as WB650

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was launched 17 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung HZ35W
EX-FS10 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-FS10
HZ35W | EX-FS10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung HZ35W
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 and the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and HZ35W.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ35W to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-80 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $300 |