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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 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
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-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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR300 HZ35W 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR300

 HZ35W EX-ZR300 
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR300 HZ35W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung HZ35W
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