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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX210, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung NX210

 EX-Z35 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NX210 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX210

 EX-Z35 NX210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the NX210.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and NX210 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and NX210.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung NX210
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-21 2012-08-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $625