Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Introduced March 2009
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
EX-Z29 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 115k | 0k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-Z29
Galaxy Camera 3G | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | March 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |