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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 22 months before the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the EX-ZR15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z35 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z35

 EX-ZR15 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z35 EX-ZR15 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the EX-ZR15.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and EX-ZR15.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (325 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
great battery (325 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
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wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life - 325 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $99 $249