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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GX-1L (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z29 GX-1L 
ReleasedMarch 2009February 2006More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-Z29

 GX-1L EX-Z29 
Screen resolution210k115kClearer screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-Z29 GX-1L 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the GX-1L.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z29 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z29 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
52
lighter than average in class (570g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung GX-1L
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-03-03 2006-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 model NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $79 $0