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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 14 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z35 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W220 EX-Z35 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W220

 EX-Z35 W220 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers 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) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the W220.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and W220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z35 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony W220
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $160