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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 13 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-Z35 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SL620 EX-Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL620

 EX-Z35 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the SL620.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and SL620.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z35 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (168g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Samsung SL620 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
24
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $200