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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 14 months later than the GX-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung GX-20

 EX-Z29 GX-20 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2008More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-Z29

 GX-20 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-20

 EX-Z29 GX-20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outside measurements 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-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the GX-20.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-Z29 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
31
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung GX-20
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-03-03 2008-01-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $79 $850