Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W310
EX-Z35 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-Z35
W310 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W310
EX-Z35 | W310 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |