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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 2 months after the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z35 W380 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W380 EX-Z35 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W380

 EX-Z35 W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the W380.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony W380
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $44