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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released March 2009
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 13 months earlier than the NX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX10

 EX-Z29 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Casio EX-Z29

 NX10 EX-Z29 
IntroducedApril 2010March 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kSharper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX10

 EX-Z29 NX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outside measurements 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 NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the NX10.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and NX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will give you more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
52
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
62
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
24
provides face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (499g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung NX10
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung NX10
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-03 2010-04-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $79 $626