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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 10 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z90 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z90

 HZ35W EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-Z90 HZ35W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z90 and the HZ35W.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $300