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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 4 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR10 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HZ35W EX-ZR10 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR10 HZ35W 
IntroducedSeptember 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the HZ35W.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and HZ35W.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung HZ35W
Alternate name - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $300