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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 17 months before the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z400 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z400

 HZ35W EX-Z400 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z400 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the HZ35W.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $300