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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S 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 GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-Z35 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2006More recent by 50 months
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

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

 GX-1S EX-Z35 

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

 EX-Z35 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

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

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 against the GX-1S.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung GX-1S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung GX-1S
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-21 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $850