Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and HZ35W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 17 months prior to the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and HZ35W.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ35W will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.