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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 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 D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3400
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 5 years prior to the D3300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the D3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon D3300

 EX-Z35 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Casio EX-Z35

 D3300 EX-Z35 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300

 EX-Z35 D3300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the D3300.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and D3300 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and D3300.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D3300 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Nikon D3300 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (700 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Nikon D3300 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Nikon D3300
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (430g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon D3300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon D3300
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-21 2014-04-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1385
Other
Battery life - 700 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $500