Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX30

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 4 years before the NX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the NX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and NX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.