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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 20 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR15 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR15

 HZ35W EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR15 HZ35W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the HZ35W.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and HZ35W.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 325 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $300