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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 9 months earlier than the HZ35W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z280 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z280

 HZ35W EX-Z280 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kClearer screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z280 HZ35W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the HZ35W.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
55
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $300