Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX210 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 grades against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and NX210 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and NX210.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.