Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX300M

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 against the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and NX300M is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.