Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced May 2012

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z35 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z35
EX-ZR300 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 27 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z35 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the EX-ZR300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and EX-ZR300.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2012-05-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 | - | 500 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $99 | $329 |