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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the A35 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A35

 EX-Z35 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A35 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A35

 EX-Z35 A35 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the A35.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and A35.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A35 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sony A35
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Sony A35
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than average (415g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony A35
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony A35
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony SLT-A35
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-21 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $598