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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 6 months earlier than the NX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 scores against the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z35 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX100 EX-Z35 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z35 NX100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010September 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the NX100.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and NX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (420 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX100
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-09-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $386