Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX200
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z29 was unveiled 18 months prior to the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX100
EX-Z29 | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z29
NX100 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 115k | Clearer screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX100
EX-Z29 | NX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 against the NX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NX100 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and NX100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 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 area | 24.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $79 | $386 |