Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX100
EX-Z35 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z35
NX100 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100
EX-Z35 | NX100 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |