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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
85
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A55
  • Renewed by Sony A58
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years earlier than the A57 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A57

 EX-Z35 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A57 EX-Z35 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A57

 EX-Z35 A57 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 and the A57.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and A57.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A57 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Sony A57 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Sony A57 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony A57 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sony A57 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony SLT-A57
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-21 2012-09-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $1,000