Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung HZ35W
EX-Z90 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-Z90
HZ35W | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung HZ35W
EX-Z90 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |