Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL820

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung SL820, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 13 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and SL820.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-Z35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.