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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was released very close to the NX10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-Z35 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX10 EX-Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX10

 EX-Z35 NX10 
RevealedFebruary 2010April 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the NX10.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and NX10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX10 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
24
comes with face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX10
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX10
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-04-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $626