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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was announced 4 years before the A58 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A58

 EX-Z35 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A58 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A58

 EX-Z35 A58 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the A58.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and A58.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery (690 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Sony A58 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A58
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony SLT-A58
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-11-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 492 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $645