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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX1

 EX-Z35 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX1 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1

 EX-Z35 NX1 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than average (550g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (28MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than average (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX1
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