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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 10 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z35 WX9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WX9 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 10 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z35 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the WX9.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and WX9.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX9 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sony WX9
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
28
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $188