Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was introduced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z29 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z29
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-Z29 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 400 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $79 | $400 |