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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was released 23 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z35 WX70 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WX70 EX-Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z35 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside 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) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the WX70.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and WX70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Sony WX70
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-BN
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
Launch pricing $99 $242