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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as WB650
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 14 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR100 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HZ35W EX-ZR100 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR100 HZ35W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the HZ35W.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 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 One One
Launch price $300 $300