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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was released 6 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX3000

 EX-Z29 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Casio EX-Z29

 NX3000 EX-Z29 
IntroducedMay 2014March 2009More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kClearer display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX3000

 EX-Z29 NX3000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the NX3000.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
57
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
68
lighter than competition in class (230g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX3000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung NX3000
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung NX3000
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-03 2014-05-26
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 B740
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $79 $897