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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung NX mini
(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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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

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The 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 
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2009More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
57
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
75
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
37
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung 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