Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony 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 |