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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX1100

 EX-Z35 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX1100 EX-Z35 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1100

 EX-Z35 NX1100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 has got exterior 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the NX1100.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NX1100.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX1100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX1100
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-04-11
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 222 grams (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 Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Form 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
Cost at release $99 $600