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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A6000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A6000

 EX-Z35 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A6000 EX-Z35 
RevealedApril 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A6000

 EX-Z35 A6000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the A6000.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and A6000.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will render greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Sony A6000 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sony A6000
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony A6000
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $548