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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-ZR15 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WB35F EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-ZR15 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the WB35F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
67
better than average battery life (325 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" 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 life 325 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $130