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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 5 months prior to the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z550 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z550

 HZ35W EX-Z550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z550 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the HZ35W.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (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 autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $300