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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z35 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z35 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than others (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $99 $400