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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony RX100

 EX-Z35 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Casio EX-Z35

 RX100 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony RX100

 EX-Z35 RX100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the RX100.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony RX100
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
lighter than competitors (240g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
38
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony RX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-08-28
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $448