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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z35 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z35

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z35 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
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