Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini
95 Imaging
32 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z29 was introduced 6 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX mini
| EX-Z29 | NX mini |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-Z29
| NX mini | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 | March 2009 | More modern by 61 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX mini
| EX-Z29 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and NX mini is 95 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and NX mini.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will offer more detail using its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX mini |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
| Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | - |
| Total lenses | - | 2 |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (all 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 650 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SDHC / SD Memory Card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $79 | $530 |