Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2012
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- 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
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR300 was brought out 24 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung HZ35W
EX-ZR300 | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR300
HZ35W | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W
EX-ZR300 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the HZ35W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $329 | $300 |