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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z29 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution115k0kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z29

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-Z29 
RevealedAugust 2012March 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-Z29 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has outside dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-03 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $79 $606