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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 years before the Galaxy NX and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-Z29 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-Z29

 Galaxy NX EX-Z29 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2009More recent by 52 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 EX-Z29 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
68
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (495 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-03 2013-06-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 495 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 440 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $79 $1,300