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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was released 13 months later than the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z35 CL5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z35

 CL5 EX-Z35 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z35 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the CL5.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and CL5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z35 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z35 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung CL5
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung CL5
Also Known as - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $391