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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was launched 2 months after the W310 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W310

 EX-Z35 W310 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W310 EX-Z35 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W310

 EX-Z35 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside dimensions 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the W310.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and W310.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sony W310
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony W310
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Sony W310
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $150