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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was brought out 11 months before the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 grades against the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z35 ST6500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z35

 ST6500 EX-Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z35 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 against the ST6500.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and ST6500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 -