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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Released February 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 8 months after the SL720 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-Z35 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-Z35

 SL720 EX-Z35 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL720

 EX-Z35 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 against the SL720.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and SL720.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z35 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
28
manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 124g (0.27 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $119