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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony NEX-6

 EX-Z35 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NEX-6 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-6

 EX-Z35 NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the NEX-6.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NEX-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than others in class (345g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
32
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-21 2013-03-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $365