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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was launched 4 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z35 scores against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z35 GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2006More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z35

 GX-1L EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z35 GX-1L 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z35 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z35 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung GX-1L
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-02-21 2006-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-82 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $0