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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-Z35 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX1000 EX-Z35 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-Z35 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the NX1000.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX1000
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2012-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $388