Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is WB650

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 10 months before the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ35W
EX-Z450 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z450
HZ35W | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W
EX-Z450 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung HZ35W |
Other name | - | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-40 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $300 |