Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z35 scores against the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outer measurements 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 NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.