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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620, 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 W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was launched 22 months earlier than the W620 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony W620

 EX-Z35 W620 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z35

 W620 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 22 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W620

 EX-Z35 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the W620.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and W620.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $102