Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Nikon D3200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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon D3300
EX-Z35 | D3300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Casio EX-Z35
D3300 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300
EX-Z35 | D3300 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon D3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Nikon D3300 | |
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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 |