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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z450 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-Z450

 WB35F EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z450 WB35F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer dimensions 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the WB35F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $130