Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.