Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-Z35 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z35
Galaxy Camera 3G | EX-Z35 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-Z35 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has exterior 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $99 | $606 |