Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120
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33 Features
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and PL120 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z29 was manufactured 22 months before the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung PL120
EX-Z29 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-Z29
PL120 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung PL120
EX-Z29 | PL120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the PL120.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and PL120.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung PL120 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | () |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Retail pricing | $79 | $150 |