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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
Samsung NX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX100

 EX-Z29 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Casio EX-Z29

 NX100 EX-Z29 
RevealedSeptember 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kClearer screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX100

 EX-Z29 NX100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
76
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
66
good battery life (420 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (420 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
built in image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung NX100
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