Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z35 was revealed 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX300
| EX-Z35 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-Z35
| WX300 | EX-Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX300
| EX-Z35 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and WX300.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 166g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $99 | $330 |
