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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F 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 EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 3 years before the EX2F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z35 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z35

 EX2F EX-Z35 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2010Fresher by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z35 EX2F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the EX2F.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and EX2F.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model NP-82 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $478