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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 17 months prior to the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-S5 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-S5

 HZ35W EX-S5 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kSharper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-S5 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the HZ35W.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and HZ35W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ35W to offer you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-80 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $300