Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX3000

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was released 5 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.