Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 against the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and EX2F.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.