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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
23
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 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
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 6 years prior to the A10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the A10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon A10

 EX-Z35 A10 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A10 EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 71 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon A10

 EX-Z35 A10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the A10.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and A10.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Nikon A10 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Nikon A10 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Nikon A10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon A10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix A10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $90