Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon D800E

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon D800E, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and D800E (36MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and D800E (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years earlier than the D800E and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Nikon D800E. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 has outside 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 D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon D800E in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the D800E.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and D800E is 96 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and D800E.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D800E will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.