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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 16 months prior to the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung PL200

 EX-Z29 PL200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Casio EX-Z29

 PL200 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung PL200

 EX-Z29 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the PL200.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung PL200 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
57
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung PL200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung PL200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-03 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $79 $0