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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 3 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-S7 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-S7

 HZ35W EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-S7 HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 and the HZ35W.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
manual focus
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $300