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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 13 months after the T900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z35 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z35

 T900 EX-Z35 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony T900

 EX-Z35 T900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the T900.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z35 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sony T900
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
28
focusing manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $300