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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 5 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX mini

 EX-Z35 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX mini EX-Z35 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX mini

 EX-Z35 NX mini 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 and the NX mini.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NX mini.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you more detail because of its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
76
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
28
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
38
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX mini
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2014-03-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 650 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $530