Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX300

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 5 years before the NX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys external 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) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and NX300.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.