Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z35 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z35
GX-1L | EX-Z35 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung GX-1L
EX-Z35 | GX-1L | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |