Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z35 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX1
EX-Z35 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-Z35
NX1 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1
EX-Z35 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung NX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
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 | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 550 gr (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $99 | $1,500 |