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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR400 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HZ35W EX-ZR400 
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ35W

 EX-ZR400 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the HZ35W.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung HZ35W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 life 500 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $300