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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was released 7 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX1

 EX-Z35 WX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WX1 EX-Z35 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX1

 EX-Z35 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the WX1.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z35 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z35 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Sony WX1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $149