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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was announced 10 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W530

 EX-Z35 W530 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W530 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W530

 EX-Z35 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 against the W530.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and W530.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W530 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sony W530
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony W530
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $269