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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z450 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z450

 HZ35W EX-Z450 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z450 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung HZ35W
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