Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung GX-20
EX-Z29 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | January 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Casio EX-Z29
GX-20 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung GX-20
EX-Z29 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |